Massachusetts Minutemen @ George Mason Patriots
Fernandes lifts UMass past George Mason 83-80 in OT
FAIRFAX, Va. -- — Noah Fernandes scored a career-high 28 points and Rich Kelly scored seven of his 20 points in the extra period as UMass edged George Mason 83-80 in overtime on Saturday.
Fernandes hit 4 of 6 3-pointers.
Greg Jones had nine rebounds and four blocks for UMass (14-16, 7-11 Atlantic 10 Conference). Trent Buttrick added eight rebounds.
D'Shawn Schwartz had 21 points for the Patriots (14-15, 7-9). Devon Cooper added 19 points. Josh Oduro had 16 points and three blocks.
The Minutemen leveled the season series against the Patriots. George Mason defeated UMass 72-62 on Jan. 30.
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Game Information
Fairfax, VA
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Mike Millione
Referee:Michael Luckie
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 16-0 | - | 29-0 |
| Akron | 15-1 | 1 | 24-5 |
| Kent State | 12-4 | 4 | 21-8 |
| Toledo | 10-6 | 6 | 16-13 |
| Ohio | 9-7 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 8.5 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 6-10 | 10 | 16-13 |
| Central Michigan | 6-10 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Massachusetts | 6-11 | 10.5 | 15-15 |
| Ball State | 5-11 | 11 | 10-19 |
| Western Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-12 | 12 | 10-19 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-12 | 12 | 9-19 |
| Atlantic 10 ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 14-2 | - | 26-3 |
| VCU | 13-3 | 1 | 22-7 |
| Dayton | 11-5 | 3 | 20-9 |
| Saint Joseph's | 11-5 | 3 | 19-10 |
| George Mason | 10-6 | 4 | 22-7 |
| Davidson | 8-7 | 5.5 | 17-11 |
| Duquesne | 8-8 | 6 | 16-13 |
| Fordham | 7-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| George Washington | 7-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Rhode Island | 6-10 | 8 | 15-14 |
| Richmond | 5-11 | 9 | 15-14 |
| La Salle | 4-11 | 9.5 | 8-20 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-12 | 10 | 15-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-13 | 11 | 7-22 |
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